Mesocyclops insulensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Mesocyclops insulensis faces severe threats from habitat degradation in its limited freshwater environments. The species is particularly vulnerable to water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development, which alters the chemical composition of its aquatic habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that affect water levels and temperature regimes in the small water bodies where this copepod occurs.
Habitat
Mesocyclops insulensis inhabits small freshwater bodies including temporary pools, ponds, and slow-flowing streams in tropical and subtropical regions. This microscopic copepod requires specific water chemistry conditions and is typically found in shallow, vegetated aquatic environments with moderate nutrient levels.
Other threatened species in CYCLOPIDAE
Threatened in Mozambique
Frequently asked questions
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